15:15 Warwick

Wednesday 28 March 2018

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188Bet Stephen Allday Perpetual Plate Chase (Novices' Limited Handicap)

Off time: 15:15 | Winning time: 6m 58.5s

Red Infantry^v⁴⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 11-8| J: R T Dunne| T: Ian Williams| OR: 119| BF| D

4/1

In good form at present, trip ideal but may not want the ground too deep, so a lot of rain could count against him. Likely to be prominent from the outset and can't be allowed too much rope. Chances if the ground is suitable.

Form: 3-43312

Militarian³⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 11-7| J: J Martin⁽⁷⁾| T: Andrew Martin| OR: 118

7/1

Came back off an absence to split two much higher rated rivals at Market Rasen latest and if taken literally, he's still well in here despite a 13lb rise in the weights. Looks like making a decent chaser and with promise of more to come, is a player

Form: 1/9744-2

Minella Scamp^t¹⁸

Age: 9| Weight: 11-7| J: P J Brennan| T: F O'Brien| OR: 118| BF| D

11/2

Runner-up on both starts for the yard, although jumping not always the best under pressure and has finished weakly, so no guarantees this step up in trip will bring out any more improvement in him. On balance, others are preferred.

Form: 5272-22

Ceann Sibheal^b,t⁴²

Age: 9| Weight: 11-2| J: Harry Bannister| T: W Greatrex| OR: 113| C| D

15/2

Form is a bit patchy but on his best behaviour, as he was when winning easily at Uttoxeter in heavy ground two starts back, he'd be a threat. May be happier back left-handed so latest effort best forgiven, and he looks a threat today.

Form: P-44313

Cadeau Du Bresil¹³

Age: 6| Weight: 11-1| J: T J O'Brien| T: J G Cann| OR: 112| D

6/1

Took advantage of both a good ride and the favourites flopping at Towcester latest, winning despite being the 28/1 outsider of three. Debatable what that form is worth but handicapper sensible with a 3lb rise, so not totally discounted.

Form: 2P-46P1

Shanty Town^p¹⁷

Age: 9| Weight: 11-0| J: G Sheehan| T: David Dennis| OR: 111

9/1

Had threatened to win a race a few times before coming good at Market Rasen latest, although it was hard work and he frequently needed his mind keeping on the job. Step up in trip not an issue but needs to travel sweeter here.

Form: 5-02231

Oneida Tribe^b⁴²

Age: 9| Weight: 10-13| J: Adrian Heskin| T: R Dickin| OR: 110| D

8/1

Benefitted from being kept to the best of the ground at Towcester latest, although his jumping was very good in the main and that will stand him in good stead here. Tougher task from 7lb higher but conditions fine and not ruled out.

Form: 7/U4-5D1

Mr Love^b1¹⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 10-9| J: R Johnson| T: L Wadham| OR: 106

11/2

Looked the winner at Market Rasen last time but worn down by Shanty Town late, and had little response once the winner joined him. Change of headgear now but starting to look disappointing and now needs a bit more upped in trip again.

Form: 25-43P2

Forecasts

Red Infantry (4/1), Minella Scamp (11/2), Mr Love (11/2), Cadeau Du Bresil (6/1), Militarian (7/1), Ceann Sibheal (15/2), Oneida Tribe (8/1), Shanty Town (9/1)

CEANN SIBHEAL never went with much fluency at Towcester last time but back left-handed he may be able to get back to the form that saw him defeat Greyed A (winner again since) easily at Uttoxeter the time before. Any further rain is in his favour and he can get back to winning ways. Militarian could be the one to give him most to think about after a very good effort in a novice chase at Market Rasen last time - a run that, if taken at face value, still makes him look well treated here. Oneida Tribe could be best of the rest.